Production First Line Supervisor

Job Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Production Supervisor to lead operations in our batch manufacturing paint facility. This role is key to ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor while fostering a high-performing team environment. The successful candidate should be open to work on a rotating shift schedule and oversee a team of more than 20 employees per shift. This position will be reporting to the Unit manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise 20 production team members per shift in alignment with daily production goals and safety requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all batch manufacturing procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Drive daily execution of the production schedule while minimizing downtime and waste.
• Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Right First Time (RFT), cycle time, yield, and productivity.
• Follow Leader Standard Work and ensure adherence to shift routines, visual controls, and tiered accountability processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lead problem-solving activities to resolve operational issues in real-time.
• Collaborate with departments such as Quality Control, Maintenance, Planning, and Engineering to ensure seamless workflow.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and maintain detailed and accurate production documentation.
• Promote and enforce 5S practices, lean manufacturing principles, and a culture of safety and accountability.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to improve performance, build skills, and maintain high morale.
• Act as the point of contact for shift operations and support management initiatives and site priorities.
• Must be open to a rotating shift schedule every two months or as needed by the business (includes day, afternoon, or night shifts).
• May require occasional weekend or holiday work based on production demands.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of supervisory experience in batch or process manufacturing, ideally in paint, coatings, or chemical production.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage performance.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and safety compliance.
• Experience with manufacturing systems (e.g., SAP or other ERP platforms) is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and drive real-time decisions under pressure.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field is an asset.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.